hernia
ˈhɜrniə
herniaeherniæ
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Definition of hernia - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalTECH.medical condition where an organ protrudes through tissueTECH.
  • He was diagnosed with a hernia after lifting heavy boxes.
protrusion rupture
2.
intestine protrusionTECH.protrusion of intestine through abdominal wallTECH.
  • The doctor explained the hernia was due to muscle strain.
bulge protrusion rupture
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Expressions with hernia

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surgical operation to fix a hernia and strengthen the weak area
The doctor recommended hernia repair to prevent the bulge from returning.
protrusion of tissue through the abdominal wall in the groin area
The doctor diagnosed the patient with an inguinal hernia after the examination..
protrusion of stomach through the diaphragm
The doctor diagnosed her with a hiatal hernia after the examination..
hernia from stomach protrusion through diaphragm
A hiatus hernia was visible in the X-ray results.
hernia with trapped tissue losing blood supply
The patient was diagnosed with a strangulated hernia.
hernia at the site of the navel
The doctor diagnosed an umbilical hernia at birth.

Origin of hernia

Latin, hernia (rupture)

Terms with hernia included in their meaning

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medical
device used to support a hernia
vaginal hernia
hernia or bulge of tissue into the vagina
medical
hernia where bladder protrudes into the vagina
medical
hernia repair surgery using a mesh patch
medical
surgical repair of a hernia using sutures
medical
hernia through the abdominal wall
medical
hernia in the scrotum area
medical
hernia of the rectum into the vagina

Examples of hernia in a sentence

  • A hernia can cause significant discomfort if untreated.
  • He underwent surgery to repair the hernia.

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  1. French:hernie, protrusion intestinale, ...
  2. German:Hernie, ...
  3. Italian:ernia, ...
  4. Spanish:hernia, ...
  5. Portuguese:hérnia, ...
  6. Chinese:疝气, 腹股沟疝, ...
  7. Japanese:ヘルニア, ...
  8. Arabic:فَتْق, انْدِلاع الأمعاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:בֶּקַע, בֶּקַע, ...
  10. Russian:грыжа, ...
  11. Ukrainian:грижа, ...
  12. Hindi:हर्निया, आंत्र उभार, ...

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